CHAR Technologies appoints ArcelorMittal's Irina Gorbounova, Vice President of M&A and Head of the XCarb®Innovation Fund, to its Board of Directors. Irina brings a wealth of experience in sustainable development within the steel industry, serving as the Vice President of M&A and Head of the XCarb®Innovation Fund at ArcelorMittal in London. Throughout her 18-year tenure at ArcelorMittal, she has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to carbon-neutral steelmaking through strategic investments in decarbonization and innovation.

In addition to her role at ArcelorMittal, Irina holds board and advisory positions at forefront companies like Boston Metal, LanzaTech, H2Pro, Breakthrough Energy, Form Energy Inc. - all innovators in clean energy and decarbonization technology. Her educational background, including executive education from prestigious institutions such as Harvard Business School, IMD Business School, London Business School, and London School of Treasury, alongside CPA certification, underscores her multidimensional expertise in finance, management, and sustainability. Irina?s leadership has positioned her as a significant figure in promoting sustainability within the industrial sector, making her an invaluable addition to CHAR Tech?s Board.